Rethink Outside helps funders and partners share a more powerful story about how nature and time outside strengthens our communities.

We develop, test, and share narrative frameworks and stories that bring new partners to the table and grow the movement for equitable access to the outdoors.

Narrative in Action

Helping More People Benefit from Positive Experiences Outdoors

Inclusive and supportive professionals help increase connections when and where kids and communities need them the most.

Their Ancestors’ Wildest Dream: A Weekend with Camping to Connect

Camping to Connect brings young Black and Brown teens outside to the “Wood Hood” for mentorship and community.

Reclaiming Rights, Land, and a Way of Life

Day by day, Indigenous Regeneration works to reconnect people to each other and the world around them.

Creating a World Where More People See Themselves as Scientists

Ocean Discovery Institute’s science curriculum creates life-long opportunities for more students in the San Diego Unified School District.

Scaling Climate Change Education: A Case Study in New Jersey

A case study explores a model for climate change education in New Jersey.

Thanks to our sponsors for financially supporting Rethink Outside

Rethink Outside photos courtesy of Big City Mountaineers, Children & Nature Network, Education Outside, Life Lab, Lincoln Park Zoo, NatureBridge, National Park Service, National Park Trust, Ocean Discovery Institute, Pie Ranch, Tiny Trees, and YES. Website by Weirdesign.com.

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